Serving 478 students in grades 6-12, Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School's student population of 478 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
478 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3110 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
26%
29%
Black
70%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School's ranking?
Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School is ranked #3110 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School?
The graduation rate of Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School is 60-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School?
478 students attend Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School offer ?
Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School part of?
Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School is part of Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School District.
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